Nebraska City is the oldest incorporated city in Nebraska, and the county seat of Otoe County. The area was first explored by Europeans in 1804, when the Lewis and Clark expedition traveled west along the Missouri River. The region was settled sometime prior to 1846, when the U.S. Army constructed Old Fort Kearney there, although the fort was later relocated to the central part of the state, just south of Kearney. Around the time that the fort was abandoned, John Boulware started a river-crossing and ferry service from Iowa to Nebraska City, and business that was expanded in 1852. His ferry house was the first residence in Nebraska City. When the 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act opened the area for legal settlement, Nebraska City was incorporated in 1855, and was in competition to become the Nebraska Territory capital and, in 1857, Nebraska City joined with South Nebraska City and Kearney City, enlarging its size greatly. Arbor Day was first established in Nebraska City, and the city is home to the Missouri River Basic Lewis and Clark Center, and the Mayhew Cabin, which was the only site in the state recognized as a station along the Underground Railroad. Pete Ricketts, the state’s 40th governor, was born in Nebraska City, as were several members of the Morton family, of Morton Salt fame.

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The 260-acre farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska, the home of Arbor Day, features a variety of attractions and events, including a 50-foot high tree house, hiking trails, classrooms, and several scheduled events. Its location, hours, and admissions costs are discussed.

The lodging facility and conference center was designed to serve as a resource for the Arbor Day Foundation and other conservation organizations. Directions and an overview of its sustainable guest accommodations, career information, and contacts are included.

The first recognized Underground Railroad historic site in Nebraska, the Mayhew Cabin was opened to the public in 1938, prior to which it had served as a home. Its hours of operation, directions, a calendar of events, and an overview of its educational programs and history are offered.

Comprised of local businesses, the Chamber represents the economic and business interests of its members and the Nebraska City, Nebraska community. A guide to area attractions, restaurants, lodging facilities, and events is put forward.

Situated at St. Mary’s Community Hospital, the medical facility specializes in family medicine, including obstetric, pediatric, and preventative services. A map shows the location of the clinic, and its services and providers are identified.

Offering news and sports reports, business information, a calendar of events, photographs, and video from the area, access to the full edition of the newspaper requires a subscription. News stories may be submitted through the site.

Electric, water, and gas utilities for Nebraska City, Nebraska are featured, with general information about the utility provider, payment plans, water programs, utility service area and statistics, and its tree planting programs.